FCC Filing Sparks New Xbox Hardware Speculation

Microsoft has filed two as yet unspecified devices with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), which some believe points to the existence of two new pieces of Xbox hardware.

The FCC regulates all data transmission devices sold in the US, which includes video game hardware. The two filings - listed on the FCC website as model numbers 1682 and 1683 last month - were spotted and shared on NeoGAF by user ekim.

While all we can do is speculate at this time, it's possible item 1683 is a refreshed Xbox One console, as the listing references User Manual 1525, an item already submitted to the FCC when the original Xbox One console (and it's accompanying wireless chip) was filed. This suggests that whatever 1683 is, it uses the same user manual as the original Xbox One.

Interestingly, you can also see the original FCC notice on the bottom of all Xbox Ones in the US - just pick it up, and you'll see FCC ID C3K1525 underneath.

While Microsoft has requested confidentiality for some of the documentation, this expires on June 25, 2016 for item 1683, and July 29, 2016, for 1682 - which is not long after Microsoft's upcoming E3 conference. Will all be revealed then?

When approached for comment by IGN, a Microsoft spokesperson said: "We are always looking for ways to improve Xbox One but have no further details to share at this time.”